I know they can. I have to spell certain words as my dog knows exactly what I’m saying when I use them.
- Dogs can form meaningful two-word combinations using soundboards, proving intentional communication.
- Over 260,000 button presses by 152 dogs showed specific requests like “outside” + “potty.”
- Dogs focus on immediate needs, unlike humans, who use soundboards for emotional expressions.
- Future research may explore dogs’ ability to refer to past events or future plans.
- Soundboards could revolutionize pet-owner communication and deepen interspecies understanding.
Dogs have long been considered “man’s best friend,” but a groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports suggests that our furry companions are far more intelligent — and communicative — than we give them credit for.
The research reveals that dogs trained to use soundboards can form meaningful two-word combinations, proving they are not just randomly pressing buttons but deliberately communicating with humans. This discovery not only challenges our understanding of canine intelligence but also opens the door to deeper insights into animal cognition.
More here and it’s pretty interesting
Try talking to a cat and getting them to do anything
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